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Harper

German Shepherd · Female · Puppy · 18 months

About me: Harper is a stunning Shepherd with heaps of love to give! She is happy to see everyone she meets and, although she still needs to learn a few basic manners, she has huge potential to grow into a truly wholesome companion. She is a playful girl who particularly loves a football and heading off on woodland adventures. Cats: No. Dogs: She would prefer to be the only dog in the home, although she may be able to live with a calm, well-established dog. She would also benefit from further socialisation when out and about. Children: 15 years and over (or 12+ if dog-savvy). Ideal home: Harper will need an active, committed home, ideally with previous Shepherd or large-breed experience. She would benefit from further confidence-building and basic training to help her continue to develop into the very best version of herself.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 18 months
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
St Francis Animal Welfare
Living with Harper
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by St Francis Animal Welfare · United KingdomLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Harper home

What you'll need for Harper in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Harper

What life with Harper looks like

Harper is a large puppy german shepherd dog waiting at St Francis Animal Welfare in United Kingdom.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Harper, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Harper?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. St Francis Animal Welfare handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Harper on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Harper if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask St Francis Animal Welfare whether they will for Harper, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Harper already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Harper. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by St Francis Animal Welfare, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Harper isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask St Francis Animal Welfare about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Harper and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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